India’s International Film Festival IFFI 2023 will begin from this day, know complete details of the ceremony here
Entertainment News Desk – The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2023) will be held in Goa from November 20. Which will run till 28th November. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said in the press conference on Monday that IFFI Goa provides an important platform to global films. He said that IFFI is one of the biggest cultural events in the world. It is an epitome of cinematic excellence that brings together the best talent from across the country and the world.
The festival will open with the British film Catching Dust. IFFI will conclude with the American film The Featherweight. Anurag Thakur said that considering the dynamics of 28 per cent annual growth in the OTT sector, the Ministry has launched the award to recognize outstanding content creators on OTT platforms. He said a total of 32 entries in 10 languages were received from 15 OTT platforms and the winner would be awarded a sum of Rs ten lakh.
The Union Minister further said that the international jury will select the winner of the prestigious Best Film Award. He said that the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to renowned Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas at the 54th International Film Festival of India. He further said that India’s media and entertainment industry is the fifth largest market globally and this market is growing every year. If we look at the average growth of the last three years, it has increased by 20 percent annually.
At the heart of Indian Panorama lies a commitment to cinematic, thematic, and aesthetic excellence. 25 Feature Films are ready to steal the spotlight at the 54th International Film Festivals of India (IFFI), to be held from November 20–28, 2023, in Goa. pic.twitter.com/1YHDcajbUL
— International Film Festival of India (@IFFIGoa) October 26, 2023
With the highest number of films produced in the world, the Indian film industry stands as a symbol of innovation and creativity reaching all corners of the world. During this period, special screening of 45 films will also be done. Well-known cinema stars of the country and the world will participate in the 54th International Film Festival of India. Apart from this, many famous producers and directors will participate in this festival. Not only this, desi girl Priyanka Chopra can attend this film festival as a guest.
